Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Austin, TX

Anxiety, depression, and relationship strain are all signs of change trying to happen. Often fear holds us back from challenging ourselves and our relationships. What we need is security, loving acceptance, and healthy curiosity. You may fear that you are stuck, that your partner will never change to meet your needs, or perhaps you are predestined to being unhappy or alone. I help people create relationships where they are comfortable enough to grow. It's through authentic relationships that we find the strength to dream big. Together we can find deep and meaningful connection and insight, find joy in our tears, trust, and grow.

It’s no easy decision to move toward change, it takes courage and a willingness to self-reflect. Congratulations on taking the first step in building a richer and more fulfilling life. Therapy can foster skills to cope with personal difficulties or help heal wounds from our past. It can empower you to see your life journey in a more meaningful way, developing insight into your choices and relationships along with cultivating self-awareness to better manage hardships down the road. You are the driver in our time together and we move at the pace you’re comfortable with.

I know this can be a scary and overwhelming process. I offer therapy for those who are navigating life transitions, difficulties in personal relationships, identity issues,depression, grief and loss, and women’s issues (self-image, infertility, postpartum, new mothers). I work with people who want to grow, change, and feel happier but feel lost or stuck in how to do so. I value working with people from diverse cultural, ethnic and sexual backgrounds. I provide culturally sensitive therapy and provide a supportive and safe environment for all to share their story.

Are you navigating a difficult life transition, struggling with depression and anxiety, experiencing grief over a significant loss? Do you sometimes experience overwhelming thoughts and emotions that seem to get in the way? Are you feeling disconnected within significant relationships? Do you wish to experience more joy and gain confidence in your ability to face the often-painful challenges that life as a human being can bring? Therapy can provide a quiet, collaborative space where you will gain insight, clarify your unique goals and values, and discover new ways to cope that foster healing yourself and your relationships.

I specialize in treating clients with intersectional identities, specifically: nonbinary/LGBTQIA, neurodivergent, chronically ill, and BIPOC-identifying. I would describe myself as a compassionate therapist dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey toward mental wellness. In my practice, psychotherapy is a collaborative journey where I empower my clients to actively participate in their treatment decisions. Your goals are my priority, and together we'll work towards fostering mental flexibility, emotional control, and mindful awareness.

Dr. Ashton offers over 20 years of experience in treating the full spectrum of anxiety disorders, mild to severe. These include: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder with and without Agoraphobia, Emetophobia, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Specific Phobias such as fear of flying, needle and medical phobias, and paruresis (bashful bladder). She utilizes Exposure based therapy and exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) techniques & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

My name is Bruno Lepore, MA, LPCS. I am a psychotherapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Mediator, and a Certified Critical Incident Debriefing facilitator. I am trained to use a variety of compassionate and empirically validated interventions, including EMDR, Internal Family System, hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and acceptance commitment therapy. These modalities are proven to help patients cope with a variety of problems and crises. My approach to treatment is collaborative, solution-oriented, and interactive.

Difficulties with family, friendships or romantic relationships, echoes of wounds from childhood, loneliness, unwanted behaviors, grief, or career troubles may be weighing you down. Out of control cycles of thoughts and emotions could be causing you suffering, hindering your ability to pursue goals, or making it harder to find contentment, fulfillment, and peace. You might feel lost and unsure of what you really want. If you're facing these or other struggles that are preventing you from living your best life, I'd be honored to help you find a path forward that is authentic to who you are at your core and who you seek to become.

There are times where life can feel overwhelming, or uncertain. There may be moments in the past or a hard times right now that makes moving forward seem impossible. No matter what you believe about yourself or your life at this moment, change is possible. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, trauma, trying to adjust to something new. My hope is that you and I can work together to help relieve what is troubling you and discover new ways to adapt and have more meaning in your life.

Our goal is to help you reach your goals and to get you to see your life from all angles. Many of our providers take the holistic approach and like to examine the mind body connection with those they work with. At the end of the day, it’s all about making you feel better! We will give you helpful coping tools and guide you in the direction of cultivating the life, success, and relationships that you deserve.

There are times where life can feel overwhelming, uncertain, and hopeless. No matter what you believe about yourself or your life at this moment, change is possible. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relational issues, or immense stress, change and growth can occur. My hope is that you and I can work together to help relieve whatever it is that is burdening you. To free you of whatever may be standing in the way of creating your most rich, full, and meaningful life.

Welcome! I feel honored to work with children, teens, and young adults who are going through some of the most challenging times of their lives. I specialize in therapy for suicidality and nonsuicidal self-injury. People engage in self-injury and experience suicidality for a variety of reasons, but some of the commonalities tend to be dislike of yourself, feeling isolated, and feeling that your psychological pain is unbearable and unsolvable. I work with clients to find ways to feel hope again, start to like themselves, and find alternative ways to cope.

You're searching for a therapist because you or someone you care about is suffering. The purpose of my work is to provide you with the skills and healing necessary to allow you to live in freedom. Freedom from the pain of trauma and abuse; freedom from the weight of addiction, depression, or anxiety; freedom to see your relationships grow. I work actively and compassionately to provide a warm, supportive, safe atmosphere that facilitates your emotional health and well-being. Together we discover how you may become free of the feelings that prevent us from living our lives fully.

I am a therapist passionate about therapy being accessible to anyone who wants to pursue it. I believe therapy can help us better understand ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Our environments and culture profoundly impact us, and sometimes understanding ourselves means unpacking that impact. I am an LGBTQ+ friendly and disability affirming therapist that works with young adults and adults. I work with individuals that have experienced medical trauma, chronic illness, ADHD, Autism, Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury, stroke survivors, anxiety, mood disorders, and psychosis.

I have a background in treating complex trauma, childhood abuse and neglect, eating disorders, and body image issues. I also enjoy supporting ADHDers and Autistic folks to navigate concerns such as sensory issues, relationship with food, executive functioning differences, and internalized ableism. Cultivating a nonjudgmental and empathetic space for my clients to show up authentically and practice vulnerability is central to my practice. I practice from an anti-oppressive lens and bring my knowledge of oppressive and liberatory systems into session.

It is never an easy decision to make when you need to find help and support. Life can challenge us to feel vulnerable, lost, and unstable. If you desire to have balance and learn new ways to navigate life and its issues in a more positive and goal-oriented way I can provide the right tools for you.

In my lifetime as a listener and encourager, I wore many hats as a social worker, Navy wife, teacher, stay-at-home mom, advocate, business owner, and adoptive parent. I bring all my personal/professional experience along with a sense of humor and guide people to self-acceptance of their uniqueness while encouraging their authenticity. I strive to help men, women, children, couples, and families harness their resources to address difficulties, take a new direction, and move into a place of hope. I help build resilience through acceptance. My niche is relationships specifically sex therapy.

My goal is to help you discover your true self and lead a life worth celebrating. While difficult situations or experiences are an inevitable part of life, you and I can work together to resolve and overcome your challenges. I am committed to creating a safe, welcoming, supportive place where you are treated with kindness, acceptance, and respect. You are given permission to be just as you are, while working toward the growth and happiness. I believe every human being is deserving and capable of self-confidence, inner peace, self-love, and healthy living.

Dr. Neelapareddy specializes in working with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and couples who are facing various challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship or adjustment issues, as well as chronic illness or pain. With her compassionate approach and extensive experience in the field, she strives to provide personalized care that addresses the unique needs of each individual. Her evidence-based clinical approaches include DBT, CBT, ACT, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.